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Recent Examples of tailgate
Hertz had to tailgate the vehicle in front of him the three miles to the beach.
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Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
Thousands and thousands of fans took advantage of the opportunity to tailgate and enjoy all the activities in the FanFest area located just east of the stadium.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
Pet peeves: Rude people, selfish people, mean people, people who tailgate/cut you off while driving.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad with Feta Dressing This recipe is perfect for tailgating with a grill, because the corn, scallions and jalapeno all benefit from a quick char to give them a depth of flavor.
—Nick Siano, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2025
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Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
Thousands and thousands of fans took advantage of the opportunity to tailgate and enjoy all the activities in the FanFest area located just east of the stadium.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
Pet peeves: Rude people, selfish people, mean people, people who tailgate/cut you off while driving.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad with Feta Dressing This recipe is perfect for tailgating with a grill, because the corn, scallions and jalapeno all benefit from a quick char to give them a depth of flavor.
—Nick Siano, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailgate
Verb
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
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Head to tail, the males observed measured a whopping 85 cm (almost 3 ft) and weighed up to 2 kg (4.5 lb).—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
25 May 2025
Verb
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The cuts are also hitting St. Louis, often dogged by being labeled one of the most dangerous cities in America.—
Bram Sable-Smith,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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The reopened highway, which is dogged by traffic jams in normal times, is likely to be slow going for years as debris clearance and reconstruction continue.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
23 May 2025
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“Tailgate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailgate. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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